-- Are you suggesting I become "fuel" for your magic? That's a good one.
-I don't need my sword for show – he quickly drew the blade and spun it in a "figure nine" in front of the girl – and I suggest you see for yourself. No magic. I also suggest we use non-combat swords – I'm sure they'll lend us a couple for sparring.
*"figure nine" - a quick movement of the blade behind the back, a circular motion, and returning the blade in front of you with a strike at empty space or the opponent
Where do we end up when we save the world?